This BSW program takes three years to complete; all students need is 30 university-transferable credits to be admitted. With this degree, the prerequisites are built into the first year of the program, so even if students have taken general university-transferable courses, they’ll still be eligible to apply.The third-and-fourth years of the Bachelor of Social Work degree provide two supervised practicums to prepare students for your social work career after graduation. The Douglas College Bachelor of Social Work program was approved by the BC Ministry of Advanced Education in the Spring of 2016 following a highly consultative development process managed via the province's Degree Quality Assessment Board.

To be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program, students must complete the following 30.00 credits: Any 3.00 credit ENGL university-transferable course; 27.00 credits of university-transferable courses (non-social work courses). Students must also complete the following: 100 hours of voluntary or paid work in the field of Human Services; Two (2) letters of reference, one of which must be from a former supervisor in the Human Services field. A current resume. A letter of intent describing why the student wishes to enter the program and field of Social Work. A successful Criminal Record Check (information will be provided by the Registrar’s Office). Admission to the Bachelor of Social Work program is contingent upon: Availability of seats; Applicant ranking; Interview – required to ensure that students are suitable for Social Work practice and working within practicum placements where they will be working with vulnerable people. Students who have completed a Community Social Service Work diploma or other credential, may be eligible to transfer into the Bachelor of Social Work program. Please see the FAQ section of this page for additional details.